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OKCPowerCare
5.0(
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Serving Duncan, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a generator and home surge protector installed. They were prompt, polite, and efficient. They showed us how to program/use the generator, cleaned up, etc. I definitely recommend OKCPowerCare."
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Response time2 days
Response rate97%
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Wilford Johnson Electric Service, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Duncan, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were very professional and quick. They did a great job. They explained everything that they were doing. If their was a part needed they told us how much it would cost before installing it. Very honest. No surprises."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crossed Wire Electric, LLC
4.1(
9
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Serving Duncan, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team did a amazing job🙏🤩. I had bunch of electrical issues in my house. They did everything I asked for 🥰😍. He and his team professional also polite and respectful. I am amazed how they really care for their customer. Did amazing jobs and price I can afford. I am so grateful for you guys🥰. I will call you guys again and again."
Response time3 days
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
1
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Serving Duncan, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Today, we're proud to be the world's largest home improvement retailer. In 2,300 stores across North America, we aspire to excel in service – to our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. That's what leadership means to us. That's The Home Depot difference.

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Ugle Ann Electric
New to Angi

Serving Duncan, OK and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m Trevor, a 3rd generation electrician with 25+ years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and industrial work. After decades of troubleshooting everything from quirky outlets to large-scale installations, I launched Ugle Ann Electric to put honesty, precision, and a little local flavor back into the trade.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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